• General Comments 2015 provided the eighth straight year of good fishing on the Ranch; however, there were more periods of tough fishing than in any summer since 2007. I invested 485 hours with clients, or on my own, on the…

  • Words by Ren Harrop. Photos by Bonnie Harrop. In the rugged Northern Rockies, you learn that while change may be subtle, no two years are ever the same. In many respects, I am resistant to change but when a real…

  • Words by Ren Harrop. Photos by Bonnie Harrop. The abundance of conditions favorable to winter sports has a profound impact on the culture of the Henry’s Fork community. Deep snow, frigid temperatures, and ice bound waters are actually welcome features…

  • The Gospel According to Whitefish Eddie: The Henry’s Fork’s most literally colorful character has a method to his presumed madness. By Jim Dean You can spot Eddie Dunn a long way on the river, certainly far enough to avoid him,…

  • Words by Ren Harrop. Photos by Bonnie Harrop. Modeling by Trico Harrop. There comes a time in each year when it can seem that the population of Last Chance, Idaho is comprised equally of humans and Labrador Retrievers. Sharing sunrise…

  • BOX CANYON: Flows in the Box are currently 218cfs. The nymph fishing through the canyon has been solid and with these flows this is an excellent time to do some rare wading in the Box this time of year. Small…

  • Words by Ren Harrop. Photos by Bonnie Harrop. In the upper reaches of Henry’s Fork country, September can seem as a season unto itself. This is especially apparent within the mountain community of Last Chance, Idaho where cultural rhythms bend…

  • This weeks forecast looks more like what we expect this time of year, and as we warm up. Look for the honey ants and other terrestrial insects to show in force. All of the upper stretches of the Henry’s Fork…

  • Regional fires have put a constant haze in the air, but small bursts of cool air have kept the fishing good, for the most part. The smoke does make for some rather interesting and colorful sunsets. There are still a…

  • The heat wave is over, the high flows have passed and the Henry’s Fork is once again primed and ready for your angling pleasure. A dramatic reduction in flows has triggered impressive hatches and more impressive spinner falls. Honey ants…